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Devaluing nuclear weapons

North Korea has carried out its third nuclear weapon test, despite warnings from the UN Security Council, triggering widespread condemnation. The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called the test “deplorable” and a “clear and grave violation of the relevant UN... Read more

Understanding the humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons

In a month’s time the government of Norway will host a global conference on the Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons. This will be the first time that governments meet to discuss the issue of nuclear weapons through a humanitarian lens.... Read more

APPG on weapons and protection of civilians held annual meeting

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on weapons and protection of civilians held its Annual General Meeting on 22 January 2013, and will continue its work for a second year. The group’s priorities for the year ahead include supporting efforts... Read more

INEW advocacy ahead of the UN Security Council Protection of Civilians Debate

Explosive Weapons[1] and the Protection of Civilians Briefing paper by the International Network on Explosive Weapons ahead of the UN Security Council Protection of Civilians Debate, 12 February 2013 Whether from a bomb in a market in Pakistan or Iraq, shelling... Read more